Our February Club Meeting was Sunday, 23 Feb, 2003
at 2:00 PM at Moto
Liberty
Specializing in Motorcycle Protective Gear
11441 N. Stemmons Fwy
Suite 209
Dallas, Texas 75229
TEL: (972) 243-5995
FAX: (972) 243-6878
http://www.motoliberty.com
Audrey and the folks at Moto
Liberty spoiled us rotten once again with their gracious hospitality. As
Advertised, this as a great opportunity to upgrade motorcycle apparel and accessories.
Audrey opened Moto Liberty just for us and our guests. It is located on the
access road on the west side of I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) just north of Royal
Lane.
Audrey raffled a new pair of high
end riding gloves that Moto Liberty helped develop. Her only
stipulation was that the winner write-up a review of their impression of
the gloves. Long time club member/supporter Russ Foster was the
lucky winner. His comprehensive review follows.
I was the lucky one to win the door prize of gloves from our generous
host of last Sunday's meeting - Moto Liberty. The following is a
field test of these gloves.
First, I go a ways back regarding riding gloves. Like many of the
geezers in the club I started out using Army surplus leather glover with
wool liners. For that time that was about as good and cheap as there
was. The biggest problem was that they were a little bulky for
riding. Over the years I have tried most including ski gloves
- they don't work well after 30 mph to some really warm, but again
bulky gloves.
The N2 gloves appear to be a good compromise of warmth, protection, and
flexibility. They are all leather as any winter glove must be (
any plastic or breathable outer covering will let cold air in once you
are moving ), have Thinsulate and something called Porvair which
together seem to solve the problem of moisture. This is usually
what starts to make your hands cold. If you think it is not a
problem try snow skiing for a day and observe how quickly your gloves
become wet. It appears the combination works because I felt no
moisture after riding/fighting the wind and 45 degree temp after the
meeting.
There are two adjustable velcro straps for the glove skirt and double
stitching around all the seams. This is a high quality glove for
riding. They are a bit pricey at $125 but considering the warmth
and comfort are worth it. If you are not one of the bourgeois BMW
types with electric hand grips these should be worth it.
One other note, we should support the vendors that support us. I
have noticed Moto Liberty's prices are about the same as those you find
on the web and you get to try it on and get the right fit. For a
beer I will tell you a story on the problems I found about that road.
Russ Foster
=Moto Liberty
Note: the arrow should be on the west side of I-35E not east as it is shown.
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